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Definition ruling in British English

ruling adjective

adjective
/ˈruːlɪŋ/
1

in control of, or having the most power in, a country, group, or organization

Example

Members of the ruling party and the opposition met last night.

Example

a member of the ruling classes

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Definition ruling in British English